TAKE THE INDOORS OUT
While ‘bringing the outdoors in’ has been a popular home interior trend for the past few years, 2020 is set to see a major reverse
Brits are predicted to focus on their outdoor space this year, maximising every inch of available living space and investing not only in traditional outdoor furniture, but also in soft furnishings and accessories such as rugs, lighting, cushions and throws – opting for statement colour and designs.
The trend to bring more colour and comfort to UK gardens has been evidenced by a huge increase in demand for outdoor rugs.
Daniel Prendergast, Design Director at therugseller.co.uk shares his advice for choosing the best outdoor rug: “Customers are searching for bright colours and bold pattern when it comes to outdoor rugs – something to add the wow factor to their outdoor entertaining areas. The open space in gardens means customers can experiment with large scale and bold use of colour more so than in interior rooms.
“Geometrics are a popular look, and pinks and yellows work really well, mirroring the colours naturally found in the garden. We also have reversible rugs for versatility and to increase the life of the rug.”
“Animal and bold botanical print is also set to be a popular choice for 2020, as we become more experimental with outdoor accessories, adding statement pieces and creating focal points in the garden.”
“The popularity of outdoor rugs is all part of an overall trend where people are increasingly treating their outdoor spaces with the same consideration as their interiors. As a result garden furniture and accessories are going way beyond the usual garden lounger! We’re seeing the use of soft furnishings, lighting, lanterns and rugs to build beautifully curated spaces.”
“Used to extend living space beyond the house, rugs allow homeowners to get cosy and creative outdoors. They help to define a living space in a garden as well as tie your outdoor scheme together. Outdoor rugs are also quite practical – bringing less dirt indoors from underfoot and covering less than perfect grass.”
“Advances in the materials used and construction of outdoor rugs means they’re very long-lasting and can easily withstand whatever the great British weather throws at them. But they will need to be properly cared for.”
“Often outdoor rugs are manufactured from weatherproof material, some being completely waterproof. Polypropylene is a popular manmade fibre that’s often used for outdoor products because it’s affordable, durable and easy to clean. A lot of natural materials such as jute and hemp can also be used outdoors and are brilliant for adding texture but they’re slightly less durable than their manmade counterparts.”
“It’s still advisable to store any outdoor soft furnishings inside though, or in a waterproof container, when not in use.”
